Wound care is on a tear. As demand continues to build, newer technologies are moving the industry ahead — by the billions
Next few days may determine future of CLASS Act
By
Liza Berger
Oct 14, 2009
The Senate Finance Committee’s passage of a healthcare reform bill is exciting but also a bit nerve-wracking for many in the long-term care world.
Drink your fruits and vegetables
By
Liza Berger
Jun 18, 2010
Everyone likes a juicy story. That became apparent recently after we ran an item about the beneficial effects of apple juice on people with Alzheimer’s.
Florida’s John Knox Village stands tall against COVID-19
By
Liza Berger
Nov 25, 2020
Probe a bit beneath the surface and you’ll see that all is not lost in the battles against COVID-19. There are not only players standing amidst the wreckage but standing tall.
Profile: Karen Schoeneman – No ordinary bureaucrat
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2010
Karen Schoeneman, Deputy Director, Nursing Homes Division, CMS
Baucus long-term care plan overlooks research
By
Liza Berger
Nov 14, 2008
This week, Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) presented a healthcare reform plan that calls for a shift in long-term care services from institutions to home care. McKnight’s readers were not impressed. Our story...
LTC now has higher federal priority for PPE, testing
By
Danielle Brown
Liza Berger
Apr 30, 2020
Long-term care providers have finally been given a higher priority status to receive personal protection equipment and other relief from the federal government during the ongoing coronavirus health crisis.
Profile: Joshua M. Wiener, Senior Fellow, RTI International
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2009
You may not know Josh Wiener, but if you’re in long-term care you are probably familiar with his work.
Meet Carole Burnell, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Liza Berger
Jun 24, 2020
Carole Burnell has set a new bar for women at Capital Senior Living as the first female vice president of operations.
A tale of titanic proportions
By
Liza Berger
Oct 23, 2008
We write a lot of stories here at McKnight’s. Now and again it’s worth reflecting on which stories are most popular, and why. This week the eye grabber was about a survivor of the Titanic ship who...